Food and Nutritional Services Manager

Maple Heights Behavioral Health • Fort Wayne, IN

17h

About The Position

Manage the daily operation of department(s) that prepare and serve food and beverages. This includes coordinating purchasing, food planning, preparation and service; maintaining sanitary standards; working with dietitians or clinical leadership on menus; managing staff; and analyzing food costs and supporting departmental budget issues.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Four or more years of experience in a food services role.
• Two or more years of supervisory experience in food services.
• ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification, where required by the state and facility.
• Completion of the coursework and a passing score on the examination for Certified Dietary Manager, or active pursuit of the license or certification, where required by the state and facility.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Food Service Management, Human Nutrition, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, or direct purchasing, food planning, preparation, and serving.
• Maintain sanitary standards in food preparation areas, the kitchen, serving areas, and dining areas of the facility.
• Coordinate with a dietitian or clinical leadership to plan varied, nutritionally balanced, and appetizing menus.
• Review menus, plan menus, and prepare projected menu plans.
• Interpret recipes and modified diet plans, and ensure proper portion control in accordance with approved policy or clinical direction.
• Manage staff, including hiring, development, training, performance management, and communication, to support effective and efficient department operations.
• Analyze food costs and assist with departmental budget issues.
• Orient, train, and coach team members on operational guidelines and organizational policies and procedures.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED